Jeremy's diet provides a total of 2200 kcalories, of which 40 percent of the energy is from fat and 20 percent is from protein. How many grams of carbohydrate are contained in the diet?

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Jeremy's diet provides a total of 2200 kcalories, of which 40 percent of the energy is from fat and 20 percent is from protein. How many grams of carbohydrate are contained in the diet? ​

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The correct answer is A.The total number of calories from fat is 2200 * 0.4 = 880 calories. The total number of calories from protein is 2200 * 0.2 = 440 calories. The total number of calories from carbohydrates is 2200 - 880 - 440 = 880 calories. The number of grams of carbohydrates is 880 / 4 = 220 grams.

Jeremy's Diet Provides a Total of 2200 Kcalories, of Which